Before children (B.C.), life was completely different. I had the kind of freedom I didn’t even realize I had. I could decide, on a whim, to go out for dinner, catch a late movie, or simply lie in bed doing absolutely nothing (well, that part rare…
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AI hype could undermine its real potential in health care
Imagine if headlines proclaimed, “X-ray sees what doctors can’t” or “Lab test outperforms physicians’ clinical gestalt.” Absurd, right? You can recognize how such claims distort the role these tools play in health ca…
How conflict in Sudan is impacting women and children [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we talk with Gillian Burkhardt, an obstetrician-gynecology physician currently on assignment with Doctors Without Borders in South Darfur. We explore the devast…
The silent epidemic of low testosterone: Why men are suffering in silence and what doctors can do about it
The hidden health crisis Low testosterone (low T) is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood health conditions facing men today. Studies show that nearly 40 percent of men over age 45 and 50 percent of men over 80 have low testosterone levels….
How a psychiatrist rebuilt trust with a patient in crisis
An excerpt from Unlike the Rest: A Doctor’s Story © 2024. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. I was trained in my first month of residency, during onboarding, to always position myself closest to the door when intervie…
Navigating sex and intimacy with ME/CFS and long COVID
Living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) or long COVID can transform every aspect of life, including one that often feels too delicate or taboo to address: sex and intimacy. These conditions introduce physical limitations…
How expert witness work can transform your career and life [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We speak with Gretchen E. Green, a radiologist and expert witness, about her journey from full-time clinical practice to building a fulfilling career that balances work, l…
How the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan provides a practical solution to medication nonadherence
Starting January 1, 2025, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) will give providers a powerful way to address one of the biggest barriers to effective care: cost-related medication nonadherence. With 54 million Medicare beneficiaries eligible, …
Taking a break from medicine: a journey to rediscover joy and purpose
Dear medicine, We need to take a break. I’ve finally realized that this relationship isn’t healthy for me—in fact, it’s borderline abusive. For a long time, I didn’t realize I was in an abusive relationship. We’re taught t…
Biomarkers: How to manage your body’s KPIs for longevity
Longevity can be a polarizing topic. For some of us, it conjures images of a grandparent’s final years, filled with chronic diseases and prolonged suffering. Understandably, we would not want any part of that. However, longevity science is not on…
